51.   The carrier said it was reintroducing its Friends Fly Free for a limited time.

52.   The carrier said that the cutback reflects less optimism on its ability to further expand service this year.

53.   The carrier said cutting costs is imperative.

54.   The carrier said it plans to divest its holdings in Corporacion Mexicana de Aviacion Sa to help form a new company that will own both carriers.

55.   The carrier said that the talks by USAir had been undertaken with its knowledge.

56.   The carrier said the cuts were necessary because of swooning profits during the Asian crisis.

57.   The carrier said the schedule would provide more options on connecting flights.

58.   The commuter carrier said it hopes to resume flights Thursday.

59.   The Belgian carrier said it had asked Airbus to allow payment for the aircraft in euros, the future European single currency, rather than in U.S. dollars.

60.   The carrier said it also renewed its contract with the Brazilian cargo carrier Varig SA.